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Mnangagwa's rise, fall from grace
ON the afternoon of November 22 2017, a day after a cornered former president Robert Mugabe resigned under pressure from the military - which was holding his family captive while a parliamentary proce...Published: 14 Aug 2020 at 10:07hrs | 5165 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe imports 56% dietary needs
ZIMBABWE is struggling to produce enough for its dietary necessities, importing 56% of its requirements every year businessdigest has learnt.The Southern African country, once regarded as the ...Published: 14 Aug 2020 at 09:53hrs | 234 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe youths urged to peacefully engage govt
YOUTHS have been urged to peacefully engage government in order to ensure respect and protection of their rights by all State agencies. In a statement to mark Inter-national Youth Day commemor...Published: 14 Aug 2020 at 09:46hrs | 137 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe not ready for soccer return'
THE spike of Covid-19 cases in the country makes it difficult for sporting activities, particularly football, to resume in Zimbabwe. With infections fast approaching the 5 000 mark and the death rate ...Published: 14 Aug 2020 at 09:26hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
Zim youth most affected by outbreak of Covid-19
The Zimbabwean youth are the most affected by the outbreak of coronavirus considering the high unemployment rate and implementation of lockdowns which have crippled their self-employment projects at l...Published: 14 Aug 2020 at 07:31hrs | 424 | by Stephen Jakes
Siwela demands US$100bn Gukurahundi genocide compensation
MATABELELAND Liberation Organisation (MLO) led by the self-exiled Paul Siwela has petitioned government to pay a total of US$100 billion to the victims of Gukurahundi.The demand came after Pre...Published: 13 Aug 2020 at 07:26hrs | 3070 | by Douglas Mwonzora
Zimbabwean teen soccer player shot dead in SA
A PROMISING young Zimbabwean soccer player based in Durban, South Africa, was killed on Monday together with a South African colleague in a "drive by shooting" incident.The two players were co...Published: 13 Aug 2020 at 07:25hrs | 5189 | by Staff reporter
An MDC govt around 2025
WHILE the ruling party's nationalist project is by all means still holding forte, the centre is gradually disintegrating.On the other hand, the centreleft MDC's democratic project has been bas...Published: 13 Aug 2020 at 07:24hrs | 3695 | by Robert Sigauke
Trip by South African envoys to Zimbabwe was a waste of jet fuel
A trip by South African envoys to Zimbabwe has been described as a "waste of jet fuel".A Zimbabwean journalist on the ground, who has been sought by police, said the engagement was confined to...Published: 12 Aug 2020 at 18:56hrs | 4105 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Islamic terrorists defeat Zimbabwe contract killer in Mozambique
Reports coming from Mozambique indicate that Islamist insurgents have captured a heavily-defended port in the far northern Mozambique town of Mocimboa da Praia after a heavy fight with contract killer...Published: 12 Aug 2020 at 15:38hrs | 5525 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Book Aid International supports libraries in Bulawayo
Bulawayo City Council has revealed that the Book Aid International is continuing to support libraries in the city despite economic hardships and Covid 19 outbreak.This is revealed in the lates...Published: 12 Aug 2020 at 08:21hrs | 472 | by Stephen Jakes
Mnangagwa spoils soldiers, police
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged to continue improving security forces' working conditions in "recognition of the role and sacrifices" they have made "in the conduct of their duties".I...Published: 12 Aug 2020 at 07:17hrs | 15273 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's 'stupid and idiotic street girl' says there is crisis in Zimbabwe
THE South African ruling party, African National Congress (ANC) has said Zimbabwe is in a crisis and millions of its citizens have lost their dignity hence the need for an immediate solution.L...Published: 12 Aug 2020 at 07:16hrs | 6048 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt suspends new road projects
GOVERNMENT says it will continue with major road projects across the country, but suspend new projects due to the COVID-19 pandemic which has paralysed a number of developmental projects.Trans...Published: 12 Aug 2020 at 07:10hrs | 4197 | by Staff reporter
'Unboiled borehole water not suitable for drinking'
Bulawayo residents should not drink borehole water without boiling it as it is susceptible to contamination from burst sewers and soil bacteria. Most Bulawayo residents now depend on borehole ...Published: 12 Aug 2020 at 06:45hrs | 499 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police fret over curfew breakers
Curfew breaking is widespread in Harare, with a growing number of cars seen driving around northern suburbs late at night, although shopping centres are abandoned in these suburbs, and with vending an...Published: 12 Aug 2020 at 06:43hrs | 714 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa betrayed as Biti throws his name for presidency 2023
The year 2020 has not been a good year for Nelson Chamisa the leader of a heavily fractured MDC A as he presides over a breaking up party. Nelson Chamisa had rode on the lightning of firm and glory as...Published: 12 Aug 2020 at 00:32hrs | 16358 | by Masimba Mavaza
Mnangagwa heaps praises on 'professional, peaceful' army
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa Tuesday praised the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) for "high professionalism and excellent service" adding they deserved "big compliment".He made the remarks in a m...Published: 11 Aug 2020 at 22:49hrs | 1062 | by newzimbabwe
Mnangagwa commits to improving ZDF conditions of service
GOVERNMENT is determined to improve the salaries and conditions of service for defence forces as a recognition of the roles and sacrifices they make in their duties.Addressing the nation on th...Published: 11 Aug 2020 at 21:56hrs | 335 | by Staff reporter
'There is a political crisis in Zimbabwe' ANC says
South Africa ruling party ANC's International Relations Committee Chairperson, Lindiwe Zulu says the party has resolved that there is a political crisis in Zimbabwe.In a wide-ranging interview...Published: 11 Aug 2020 at 11:12hrs | 9659 | by Mandla Ndlovu
COVID-19 has deepened inequalities, says Minister Nyoni
THE impact of COVID-19 has deepened existing inequalities and vulnerabilities particularly for women and girls, with more cases of gender-based violence (GBV) being reported, the Women's Affairs minis...Published: 11 Aug 2020 at 08:22hrs | 301 | by Staff reporter
Drones, choppers to police Zimbabweans borders
THE Government is mobilising resources to procure drones, helicopters including all-terrain vehicles to improve the efficacy of patrols along the country's borders with neighbouring countries. ...Published: 11 Aug 2020 at 08:09hrs | 554 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Ramaphosa's envoys snub Chamisa
Envoys sent by South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa to Zimbabwe have cancelled a meeting that was supposed to be held with MDC President Nelson Chamisa and his delegation.The deleg...Published: 10 Aug 2020 at 18:50hrs | 7409 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Matepatepa farming area needs good roads
Matepatepa farming area of Bindura is well known for tobacco and maize production, racking in the much needed forex and helping feed the nation. Places like Brutton, Lilstock and Chipa along t...Published: 10 Aug 2020 at 18:21hrs | 113 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa. Chiweshe.
Bob Mabena dies
Veteran radio personality Bob Mabena has died at the age of 51, the SABC reported today. Mabena was a renowned television and radio host.On Monday afternoon South Africa came to a standstill w...Published: 10 Aug 2020 at 16:33hrs | 2022 | by Staff reporter
An MDC Government Around 2025
Whilst the ruling party's nationalist project is by all means still holding forte, the centre is gradually disintegrating. On the other hand, the centre-left MDC's democratic project has been bashed a...Published: 10 Aug 2020 at 15:46hrs | 1459 | by Robert Sigauke
People must free themselves from ZANU-PF chains
To say our situation in Zimbabwe is not so different from the one Guatemala experienced is very wrong and lacks factual points.The Zimbabwean government led by President Emmerson Mnangagwa mus...Published: 10 Aug 2020 at 15:44hrs | 564 | by Leonard Koni
Prisons dismiss Chin'ono , Ngarivhume discrimination report
THE Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) which has not been spared by the Covid-19 scourge, does not discriminate against any inmate but will take appropriate measures that include cuttin...Published: 10 Aug 2020 at 12:07hrs | 1456 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe activists decry ‘unprecedented clampdown' after arrests
INVESTIGATIVE journalist Hopewell Chin'ono has over the years leveraged his large social media following to share posts about human rights abuses and alleged government corruption.On June 20, ...Published: 10 Aug 2020 at 12:00hrs | 458 | by Staff reporter
ZLHR concerned about treatment of Chin'ono and Ngarivhume in prison
ZIMBABWE Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) is concerned about the treatment of freelance journalist Hopewell Chin'ono and Jacob Ngarivhume, the leader of Transform Zimbabwe political party, who are curr...Published: 09 Aug 2020 at 13:59hrs | 1235 | by Stephen Jakes
Activist hounded over Mnangagwa song
Godfrey Kurauone, an MdC Alliance councillor in Masvingo, is languishing at Masvingo remand Prison awaiting trial and his alleged crime is singing a derogatory song. Prosecutors say Kuraone must go to...Published: 09 Aug 2020 at 10:25hrs | 2081 | by Staff reporter
Online #ZimbabweLivesMatter campaign jolts Mnangagwa govt
STUNG by the impact of an online campaign by Zimbabweans to raise awareness about alleged human rights violations in the country, top government officials are fighting back with claims that gory image...Published: 09 Aug 2020 at 10:23hrs | 9944 | by Staff reporter
It is very much in SA's interest to ‘interfere' in Zimbabwe
For about 20 years South Africa has watched, rarely exerted pressure, and in some instances aided and abetted, the tragedy Zimbabwe has become.South Africa is now home to millions of Zimbabwea...Published: 09 Aug 2020 at 10:20hrs | 423 | by Elizabeth Sidiropoulos
White farmer compensation: A stunt that backfired
IF you have lived in the village, or had the chance to visit one, you will remember how an ass be-haves. Stubborn and carefree, but very poor of judgement. It spends the whole day hee-hawing, tossing ...Published: 09 Aug 2020 at 10:14hrs | 825 | by Tawanda Majoni
Prince Dube France-bound
WARRIORS and Highlanders striker Prince Dube could become the latest Zimbabwe football international to make a breakthrough move to France after attracting the attention of two unnamed clubs in the We...Published: 09 Aug 2020 at 09:57hrs | 1425 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean actress fulfilling Hollywood dream
Sibongile Mlambo, a Zimbabwean actress based in Hollywood, says she enjoys authentically portraying different characters, lives, and perspectives, especially those of fierce, strong, multi-faceted wom...Published: 09 Aug 2020 at 09:55hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter
MDC led Bulawayo Council in fire-fighting mode
THE Bulawayo City Council has adopted a draft communications policy as it seeks to improve its image after attracting the anger of ratepayers over alleged corruption involving city fathers and local g...Published: 09 Aug 2020 at 09:50hrs | 684 | by Staff reporter
Dabengwa foundation director hounded over Zanu-PF masks
THE Dumiso Dabengwa Foundation's director Mthulisi Hanana has skipped the country, fearing for his life and that of his family after his home was broken into and children harassed by unknown people....Published: 09 Aug 2020 at 09:49hrs | 713 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa still keen on western hugs despite rights abuse storm'
WAR Veterans secretary general Victor Matemadanda says Zimbabwe's renewed row with the US and the West will not scupper President Emmerson Mnangagwa's re-engagement efforts with the country's former a...Published: 09 Aug 2020 at 09:40hrs | 182 | by newzimbabwe
How Mnangagwa squandered his goodwill
President Emmerson Mnangagwa addresses ZANU-PF supporters on his return from brief exile in South Africa last NovemberIN the euphoria of Robert Mugabe's fall, Zimbabweans would have done anyth...Published: 08 Aug 2020 at 20:27hrs | 3599 | by newZWire
Those He wants to destroy, God first makes them mad
Some of our people what has gotten into them, playing hide and seek with self then crying 'wolf'? Galivanting the world over groveling for the tightening of the noose on the neck of the motherland the...Published: 08 Aug 2020 at 20:06hrs | 1020 | by Tondo
Mnangagwa's govt welcomes Ramaphosa's envoys
THE government says it will co-operate fully with the special envoys that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed as the regional power tries to help resolve the country's challenges....Published: 08 Aug 2020 at 19:37hrs | 1635 | by Staff reporter
Bosso release Prince Dube
HIGHLANDERS yesterday agreed to release hitman Prince Dube to free-spending Tanzanian side Azam following three-hour negotiations between the club and Dube's manager Gibson Mahachi in Bulawayo yesterd...Published: 08 Aug 2020 at 09:32hrs | 698 | by Staff reporter
Bosso fans clear club's legacy debt
A GROUP of Highlanders fans, who launched a crowd-funding initiative to clear the club's legacy debt, say they have now completed their mission. The ambitious project was launched two yers ago and is ...Published: 08 Aug 2020 at 09:31hrs | 428 | by Staff reporter
Ian Khama regrets attending Mnangagwa inauguration?
OUTSPOKEN former Botswana leader, Ian Khama has urged Zimbabweans to press harder in their quest to free themselves despite renewed onslaught on citizen freedoms by President Emmerson Mnangagwa....Published: 08 Aug 2020 at 09:28hrs | 1218 | by newzimbabwe
The price of tribal politics in Zimbabwe is dangerous and costly: A warning to the people of Mashonaland once more!
Hätte der Hund nicht geschießen, hätte der Haufen nicht gegeben, this is a German adage it means we regret bitterly the decisions we made in previous times. Indeed if the dog had not shot, th...Published: 07 Aug 2020 at 22:22hrs | 4276 | by Nomazulu Thata
Corporate Governance and State Entities Decay in Zimbabwe
The unfolding corporate governance scandal at Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) provides a hint of how the country's State Entities and Parastatals (SEPs) have been run down over the years....Published: 07 Aug 2020 at 22:11hrs | 1168 | by Victor Bhoroma
Civil servants push for another wage hike
Civil Servants have made fresh wage demands on the government as Zimbabwe's economy battles rising inflation and a weakening domestic currency.Progressive Teachers' Union of Zimbabwe secretary...Published: 07 Aug 2020 at 21:52hrs | 3855 | by Staff reporter
Coronavirus may not go away soon
Shouting, even repeatedly, breaks no bones. Covid-19 cases continue to rise in numbers especially among returnees. People of my colour express affection through handshakes and hugs, can we please shel...Published: 07 Aug 2020 at 21:36hrs | 642 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa.
Bulawayo city blames KSB pumps
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has approved plans to decommission KSB pumps at its waterworks after investigations showed that they posed a risk to the quality and water security of the city.This...Published: 07 Aug 2020 at 08:57hrs | 624 | by Staff reporter
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